How to make a delicious Caesar Salad with Avanaise

Ingredients

• 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup homemade Avanaise (avocado-based mayonnaise)
• 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup croutons (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• to taste Salt and black pepper
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
• to taste cherry tomatoes, halved (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Avanaise: In a bowl, combine the avocado, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. This will serve as your creamy dressing—adjust the seasoning to taste. If you want an umami boost, mix in the anchovy paste.
2. Wash and Chop the Lettuce: Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water and dry thoroughly using a salad spinner or paper towels. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
3. Assemble the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine, croutons, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Drizzle the Avanaise dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
4. Serve: Once nicely coated, top the salad with the remaining Parmesan cheese and garnish with optional cherry tomatoes for color.